Cycling and Triathlon

Some but not all of us

The obligatory group photo by the sea

Look what I can see

That’s a welcome site – let me tell you!

One of those barns

I can’t remember what these barns are called but there’s loads of these across Kent still. They’re quite nice, aren’t they?

Lunch stop

42 miles done and time for lunch. It’s amazing what the organisers put on for us, all out the back of a van!

Here I am

Wherever this is!! I confess it’s not a part of the world I’m very familiar with.

Pre ride briefing

Getting all the info from the organisers!

Early morning on day 1

I’m up but it’s still dark outside. Day 1 involves the most miles so I’m going to use that as an excuse and have a Full English breakfast!!! Come to think of it – who needs an excuse!

Made it to London

I’ve made it safe and sound to the hotel, having come down on the train and cycled across London. I met up with on of my fellow cyclist for the weekend on the train, Robin Crampton, and we cycled across … Continue reading →

And we’re off

I set off from Tickhill about 45 minutes ago and am currently waiting on the platform at Doncaster train station for the 1423 to London Kings Cross. 7 miles cycled so far and the legs feel good!!!

And so it begins….

Challenge four. London to Paris. On a bike. This is really where it began last year, all this fund-raising through challenges type of malarkey. Samuel was diagnosed last July and as soon as he came out of hospital, I noticed … Continue reading →